French side Bordeaux make the visit to Anfield for the next Europa League Group Stage fixture with the hosts just about ready to seal the qualification deal. Host Marco Lopes (@FootyML) is joined once again by Liverbird Rae (@MmedeBeauvoir) and AI Analytics host Dan (@DanKennett) to preview the encounter between an inconsistent Bordeaux and a pumped up Liverpool. All players French are discussed as the crew talk about the players they'd have loved to see in Liverpool red, not to mention debates on the excess of minutes covered by Clyne and Skrtel...and there's even some rare praise for Adam Lallana...from the host!!

Klopp’s first home game at Anfield is under the microscope as host Marco Lopes (@FootyML) recruits the interpretative talents of John O’Sullivan @NotoriousJOS) and Kaylon Karrim @The_Dizzy_Edge) to polish the tactical glasses over the implications and indications posed by the encouraging draw vs Spurs. They’re joined by special guest David Sansun (@RubinKazanUK) for the preview of the visit of Russian side Rubin Kazan, where they discuss – amongst other things - disappointing European exits, Martin Skrtel’s moonwalking and the Russian Cafu.

Following on from the stale draw vs Bordeaux in the Europa League Group Stage campaign, host Marco Lopes (@FootyML) is joined by Swiss journalist David Lemos (@davidlemos), and fellow Anfield Index regulars Sachin Nakrani (@SachinNakrani) and Joseph Cousins (@JCuzzy1) for the preview of the visit of Sion. On the menu: the history book is opened with the lads reminiscing about the Spice Boys; the educational deep dive segment about Liverpool’s opponents; and the usual attempts at the tactical punches to figure how Liverpool are going to win this match.

It’s the opener of the Europa League Group Stage campaign! Host Marco Lopes (@FootyML) is joined by 3 Bordeaux residents for this episode; Bordeaux fan Florent Toniutti (@flotoniutti), and Anfield Index regulars Jan (@Fydsy) and Rae (@MmedeBeauvoir). They discuss the Bordeaux as a club and city; the French’s side current state of being, and sharpen the tactical pencil in deciphering the implications of what Liverpool should look out for and how best to set up. Warning – terrible French pronunciations from the host.

The European adventure for Liverpool commences next week, so Host Marco Lopes (@FootyML) recruited Leroy (@LFCImpulse) and Tabish (@TubbsSnow) for the first episode of the Anfield Index Europa League Preview for the 15/16 season. They discuss the Group Stage draw; the merits of the Europa League as a priority competition for Liverpool; the scheduling implications of the Europa League fixtures, and both tactical and squad rotation issues in handling the Europa League campaign.

The European adventure for Liverpool resumes this week with their hosting of Turkish champions elect Besiktas. Host Marco Lopes (@Footy_MarcoL) is joined by International AI podcasters Leroy (@LFCImpulse) and Simon (@TalkingAnfield) for the first episode of the Anfield Index Europa League Preview. They open the history book as they recount the historic win over the Turkish club in Champions League, Yossi Benayoun, Ryan Babel and then turn their eyes to present matters as they discuss the plan, tactics and expected key narratives of both legs of the clash with Besiktas.

This episode also features a special guest, Volkan (@volkz_20) who is a scout for the Turkish club; he shares some intriguing insights on Besiktas, their key players, their strengths and weaknesses and coach Slaven Bilic.